Compact High Temperature Direct Current Bus Capacitors for Electric Vehicles Using High Performance Electroactive PolymersCX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1Date: 09/17/2010Location(s): State College, PennsylvaniaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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September 17, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1
Date: 09/17/2010
Location(s): State College, Pennsylvania
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc., proposes to develop compact film capacitors with high dielectric constant and high temperature stability using its proprietary electroactive polymer dielectric compositions. The capacitors would be able to operate at above 140 degrees Celsius with a size that is more than 60% smaller than current polypropylene (PP) direct current bus capacitors. Prototype capacitors would be developed for customer test at technology readiness level 7 (system/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment). The Electro-Active Polymer (EAP) film capacitors would meet the Department of Energy FreedomCAR targets and enable significant reduction in electric vehicle power inverter size and cost.